Fowey Events
Fowey plays host to a number of events and festivals that are held throughout the year. Below is a selection of the most notable including the Daphne Du Maurier Festival and the Fowey Royal Regatta. We've included booking and contact information should you decide to attend one of these top Fowey events. Click the links to found out more about each event.
Daphne Du Maurier Literary Festival
Thriller writer, Daphne de Maurier resided most of her life at nearby Polridmouth Cove. Born in 1907, De Marier had a creative background and was the grand daughter of artist and writer George du Maurier. She began writing short stories in 1928 and three years later, her first novel, "The Loving Spirit" was published. Her most famous, critically acclaimed books, 'Jamaica Inn', 'Rebecca' and 'Frenchman's Creek' were directly influenced by her affection for Cornwall.
To honour her life and work, The Daphne Du Maurier festival is held once a year during May. The festival consists of a range of events including readings from celebrity authors and a number of activities such as guided walks, drama productions and local events. Past visitors and entertainers at the festival include Dave Gorman, Mo Mowlem, Kate Adie and Michael Crick.
Held: May | Bookings: 0845 094 0428 or see website | Duration: 10 days
Fowey Lifeboat Week
Fowey Lifeboat week is a fund-raising event held by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Activities include a raffle, a lifeboat and helicopter exercise and a quiz. A male voice choir also performs at St. Fimbarrus Church, and there's a pennant race and barbecue. The Fowey lifeboat itself is open to visitors and there are a number of stalls selling books, cakes and crafts.
Held: July | Bookings: 01752 850680 | Duration: 7 Days
Fowey Royal RegattaHeld every August, the Fowey Royal Regatta is one of the UKs most important sailing meetings. As well as the main sailing race, there's a wide range of activities and events both on sea and land that take place over the course of the seven days. These include the Fowey carnival, a fireworks display, a series of sailing races and live music. Visitors will also find a good selection of events for children such as the Story Time Library, crab catching, spot the stranger competitions and other entertainment on the quay. The Red Arrows are one of the highlights of the regatta and perform every year.
Held: August | Bookings: 01726 832133 | Duration: 6 Days
Fowey Christmas Market
Conceived in 2005 as a means of encouraging people to do their Christmas shopping in Fowey, The Christmas Market has been an unqualified success since its inception. Over 70 visiting traders selling quality hand-made crafts and local products are housed in a number of large marquees at the Town Hall and quay - many sellers are members of the Fowey River Crafts Association. Locally made food and drink is also made available throughout the festival.
Held: December 6-7th | Bookings: Not required | Duration: 2 Days
Fowey Fringe Festival
The Fringe Festival, now in its second year, brings a wide selection of musicians together from all corners to celebrate Cornwall and Fowey. A variety of live acts play in a number of Fowey pubs, clubs and restaurants such as The Ship, The King of Prussia Hotel, The Red Herring and The Safe Harbour. Performers play for free and include poets, acoustic bands and fiddle players.
Held: May | Bookings: See website | Duration: 4 Days
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